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9th Grade Vocabulary Words

Ninth grade marks the transition to high-school reading and writing across literature, argument, research, biology, physical and Earth science, algebra, computing, world history, civics, and geography. This level develops precise academic and domain-specific vocabulary while strengthening context, nuance, source evaluation, figurative language, and evidence-based communication.

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Words 701–735 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
701	accessible	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	1. 접근 가능한 2. 이용하기 쉬운	The museum provides an accessible entrance and captions for its videos.
702	accountable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	책임이 있는	Elected officials are accountable to the public.
703	context-sensitive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Term structure: context + sensitive. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	상황에 맞는	The translation tool is context-sensitive and distinguishes bank as land from bank as an institution.
704	administrative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	행정	The principal assigned the scheduling issue to administrative staff.
705	advisory	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: advisory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 권고성의 2. 주의보 성격의	The weather agency issued an advisory notice about dangerous heat.
706	aggregated	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: aggregated is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	집계된	The report protects privacy by publishing only aggregated data.
707	substitutable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	대체 가능	The two components are not substitutable because they require different voltages.
708	estimated	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: estimated is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	추정된	The estimated repair cost may change after workers open the wall.
709	authoritative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	권위 있는	The archive's catalog is an authoritative source for the manuscript's history.
710	advantageous	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	이롭다	The sheltered harbor is advantageous for ships during storms.
711	serviceable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. 사용 가능한 2. 쓸 만한	Although scratched, the old microscope remains serviceable.
712	collaborative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	협력적인	The collaborative project combines local knowledge with satellite data.
713	compatible	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	호환 가능	The replacement part is compatible with the original machine.
714	consecutive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	연이은	The river exceeded flood level for three consecutive days.
715	constructive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	건설적인	The reviewer offered constructive criticism with specific revision ideas.
716	controversial	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: controversial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	논쟁의 여지가있는	The controversial proposal would relocate several families.
717	mutually supportive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Term structure: mutually + supportive. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	서로를 지지하는	The two programs are mutually supportive because one trains workers and the other creates jobs.
718	deficient	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: deficient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	부족한	The diet was deficient in vitamin C.
719	characteristic	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: characteristic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ~의 특징인 2. 특유의	Dark volcanic soil is characteristic of the island.
720	detectable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	감지 가능	The chemical is detectable in water at very low concentrations.
721	developmental	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: developmental is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	발달상의	The study examines developmental differences between early and late adolescence.
722	pluralistic	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: pluralistic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	다원적인	A pluralistic society allows different religious communities to participate in public life.
723	effective	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	효과적인	The new filter is effective at removing lead.
724	emergent	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: emergent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	나타나는	Traffic patterns are an emergent result of many individual driving decisions.
725	emphatic	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: emphatic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 단호한 2. 힘주어 표현한	Her emphatic refusal left no doubt about her position.
726	enforceable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	집행 가능한	A vague promise may not be enforceable as a contract.
727	exclusive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	독점적인	The interview contains exclusive information not reported elsewhere.
728	explanatory	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: explanatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	설명적인	An explanatory caption describes how the machine works.
729	exploitative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	착취적인	The investigation exposed exploitative labor conditions.
730	adjustable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	조절할 수 있는	The desk has an adjustable height.
731	inclusive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. 포용적인 2. 모두를 고려하는	The inclusive survey provides several ways to respond.
732	inescapable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	피할 수 없는	The financial cost is an inescapable part of the decision.
733	innovative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	혁신적인	The innovative roof collects rainwater and cools the building.
734	institutional	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: institutional is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	제도적	Institutional rules can continue even after individual leaders change.
735	interactive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	인터랙티브	The interactive map displays new information when a region is selected.

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